W. B. Simpson Elementary School

5 Old North Road
Camden, DE 19934

www.crk12.org/Domain/14

571 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

W. B. Simpson Elementary School, located in Camden, Delaware, is a key component of the Caesar Rodney School District. Serving students in the primary grades, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment. It emphasizes the development of foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while promoting social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for success in their future educational endeavors within the district.

The school is characterized by a strong sense of community, actively encouraging collaboration between educators, parents, and students. By leveraging resources from the Caesar Rodney School District, W. B. Simpson provides a comprehensive curriculum that integrates technology and diverse learning opportunities. With a focus on inclusive practices and character education, the school strives to create a safe, welcoming atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

571

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W. B. Simpson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	347
Hispanic	50
Black	96
Asian	14
Two or More	64

White
347 (60.8 %)
Black
96 (16.8 %)
Two or More
64 (11.2 %)
Hispanic
50 (8.8 %)
Asian
14 (2.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Caesar Rodney School District
Phone:	(302)697-3207
Website:	http://www.crk12.org/Domain/14
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	571
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 133

Grade 5 123